Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (8) A+
Bangkok Cafe
Coffee Shop
Convenient Deli
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lagusta's Luscious Commissary
Coffee Shop
Mudd Puddle
Coffee Shop
Atrium Brew
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bagel Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sweets & Treats
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) A+
Huguenot Street Historic District
Attraction
Historic Huguenot Distric
Attraction
Denizen Theater
Theatre Arts
Smiley Art Building
Theatre Arts
Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art
Museum
Fine Arts Building
Theatre Arts
McKenna Theatre
Theatre Arts
Parker Theatre
Theatre Arts
New Paltz Cinema
Cinema
Joe's
Nightclub
Track
Stadium
Ulster County Fair
Attraction
Ulster County Fair Agricultural Museum
Museum
Fire Department Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (8) C+
Russo's Italian Deli
Deli
Tommy C's Deli
Deli
Murphy's Restaurant & Pub
Bar
P&Gs
Bar
Delish Frozen Yogurt Cafe
Sweets
Mexicali Blue
Fast Food
Snugs
Bar
New Paltz Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Twistee Cone
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
K & E Beverage
Alcohol
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
SUB Connection
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Ohioville Liquor Store
Alcohol
Fitness (1) F
Rock Yoga
Gym
Groceries (1) F
The Bakery
Bakery
Tops
Grocery Store
Shoprite
Grocery Store
Wallkill View Farm Market
Grocery Store
Jenkins - Lueken Orchards
Grocery Store
Parks (8) A+
Moriello Park and Pool
Park
Peace Park
Park
Huguenot Street Historic District
Park
Hasbrouck Park
Park
Huguenot Riverfront Park
Park
Nyquist-Harcourt Wildlife Sanctuary
Park
Clearwater Park
Park
Shops (15) A+
Angel Nails
Beauty
B & L Jewelers
Fashion
Tressol-Mi
Hairdresser
New Paltz Eye Care
Optician
The Bicycle Rack
Bicycle
Inquiring Minds Bookstore
Books
Barner Books
Books
Stewart's
Convenience Store
Dancing Hands Jewelry
Fashion
Bicycle Depot
Bicycle
Antiques on Main
Furniture
AT&T Authorized Retailer
Electronics
The L Salon
Beauty
Antiques at Water Street Market
Furniture
Verizon
Electronics
Rite Aid
Convenience Store
Groovy Blueberry Water Street Factory Outlet
Clothing
Nester's Grocery
Convenience Store
Lemon Tree
Hairdresser
Austin Ryan Optika
Optician
Peter Harris Clothes
Clothing
True Value
Home Improvement
Polished Nail Spa
Beauty
Just-A-Buck
Discount Store
CPD Chestnut Marts
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in New Paltz.
Public Transit Stops (5)
Stops & Stations A+
New Paltz Bus Terminal
Bus Station
New Paltz/Route 32 Park & Ride
Bus Stop
College Link
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in New Paltz is 124/100 - which is 6% higher than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime D+

New Paltz crime rates are 2,106 per 100k, which is 4% lower than New York
Property Crime
1,731 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
375 crimes per 100k D
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employment D-

The median income in New Paltz is $46,528 - which is 23% lower than New York.
Med. Household Income
$46,528 F
Unemployment Rate
5.8% F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Dedrick's Pharmacy & Gifts
Pharmacy
Ariel Dental Care
Dentist
New Paltz Fire Department
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
New Paltz Family Health Center
Doctor
New Paltz Fire Department
Fire Station
University Police
Police
Highland Fire District Station 2
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing D+

New Paltz home prices are $287,000 - which is equal to New York
Home Price
$287,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
-1% C
Home Affordability
6.2x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A-

The New Paltz graduation rate is 94% - which is 15% higher than New York
School Test Scores
64% C
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (6) D-
New Paltz Middle School
Mountain Laurel Waldorf School
Duzine School
Ulster Boces
Lenape Elementary School
Montessori Of New Paltz
High Schools (2) F
Ulster Boces
New Paltz Senior High School
Highland High School
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ratings A+

New Paltz has an overall rating of 83% from 6 reviews.
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User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes A+
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New Paltz Area Facts

  • New Paltz has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • New Paltz crime rates are 4% lower than the New York average
  • Cost of living in New Paltz is 6% higher than the New York average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in New Paltz? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Moriello Park and Pool
      Peace Park
      Huguenot Street Historic District
      Hasbrouck Park
      Huguenot Riverfront Park
      Nyquist-Harcourt Wildlife Sanctuary
      Clearwater Park

      Entertainment

      Huguenot Street Historic District
      Historic Huguenot Distric
      Denizen Theater
      Smiley Art Building
      Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art
      Fine Arts Building
      McKenna Theatre
      Parker Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Russo's Italian Deli
      Tommy C's Deli
      Murphy's Restaurant & Pub
      P&Gs
      Delish Frozen Yogurt Cafe
      Mexicali Blue
      Snugs
      New Paltz Wine & Spirits

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in New Paltz? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in New Paltz.
      Drive to Work
      56%

      20% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      29%

      26% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in New Paltz? The cost of living in New Paltz is 124/100 - which is 6% higher than New York.
      New Paltz
      124

      24% more expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in New Paltz? New Paltz crime rates are 2,106, which are 4% lower than New York
      Total Crime
      2,106 per 100k people

      8% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 48

      8% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      D- Employment

      What is the median income in New Paltz? The median income in New Paltz is $46,528 which is 23% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $46,52816% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,56428% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      25% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is New Paltz a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Dedrick's Pharmacy & Gifts

      Doctors

      D+ Housing

      What are New Paltz home prices? New Paltz home prices are $287,000 - which is equal to New York
      Median home value
      $287,00055% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,31338% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      33%

      48% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does New Paltz have good schools? The New Paltz graduation rate is 94% - which is 15% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      64%

      32% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is New Paltz a good place to live? New Paltz has an overall rating of 83% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      83%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      83%

      6 total surveys

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